SPS launches first-of-its-kind solar power wheeling project in

Our portfolio company, Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), is leading the development and funding of an innovative new 10MW solar plant in Namibia. The plant is being constructed on Maxwell Farm, in North Central Namibia, and will be operational by the end of

Namibia''s Renewable Energy Revolution: Paving the

The country receives an average of over 3,500 hours of sunshine annually, making it an ideal location for large-scale solar power projects. Additionally, Namibia''s coastal regions boast exceptional wind resources, with

Namibia: Generation export licenses issued for 125MW solar plant

Pieter Rossouw, Commercial Director of Emesco, said the Schonau project is a major step towards Namibia becoming a net exporter of energy through harnessing its abundant solar resource. "The project will add to a diversified energy mix, reduced costs and decarbonisation in the Southern African Power Pool.

Alten Energias wins 45.5-MWp solar project in Namibia

The solar photovoltaic (PV) plant will be built on a 100-hectare (247-acre) site on the outskirts of Mariental in the Hardap region. Its roughly 140,000 crystalline silicon panels mounted on solar trackers will generate an estimated 116 GWh of electricity per year, enough to meet 3% of the country''s energy needs.

NAMIBIAN POLICY PERSPECTIVES ON SOLAR ENERGY

The journey for coordinated solar programmes in Namibia began in 1993 when the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) launched a programme (GTZ) GmbH (IPPR, 2009). In 1996, the Gov-ernment launched the first solar revolving fund under the Home Power Project with the support of the US-based Renewable Energy for African Development (REFAD). The

Solarcentury Africa and SolNam Energy receive licences to build a

• Solarcentury Africa and SolNam Energy have received a generation licence from the Electricity Control Board ("ECB") in Namibia to build a 60 MWp solar plant with a proposed connection to the Kokerboom sub-station near Keetmanshoop. • This follows the signing of a Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") in 2023 between the two parties to jointly []

Power plant profile: Schonau Solar Energy PV Project, Namibia

Schonau Solar Energy PV Project is a 125MW solar PV power project. It is planned in Karas, Namibia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage.

Power plant profile: Alten Renewable Hardap-Mariental Solar PV

Alten Renewable Hardap-Mariental Solar PV Park is a 45.5MW solar PV power project. It is located in Hardap, Namibia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in

Namibia launches tender for bundle of renewable energy projects

State-owned utility Namibia Power Corp. (NamPower) has launched a tender inviting consultants to provide services for a range of renewable energy projects in the southwestern African country.

NamPower Invites Bids For 70 MW Solar Photovoltaic Project In Namibia

Namibia''s state-owned electricity utility, NamPower, has announced a tender for the Rosh Pinah 70 MW solar photovoltaic power project. This project is part of Namibia''s strategy to implement six power generation projects, totaling 220 MW, by 2025, to enhance energy security and reduce electricity imports. NamPower has received authorization for up to 150

Sustainable Power Solutions Spearheads N$200 Million Solar

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), in collaboration with Namibian partners, initiates a groundbreaking N$200 million investment for a 10MW solar plant on Maxwell Farm. Pioneering the Modified Single Buyer (MSB) framework, this project delivers clean energy directly to customers via NamPower''s grid, driving Namibia towards sustainable mining and a greener

NamPower Begins Construction of 20 MWp Khan Solar

Namibia''s state-owned power utility NamPower recently presided over the ground-breaking event for the construction of the Khan Solar PV plant located near Usakos in the Erongo Region. The solar power project is being

Namibia''s Largest Solar Plant: The Rosh Pinah Solar PV Power Plant

NamPower, on Monday did signing on the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a Chinese joint venture for the development of Namibia''s Largest Solar Plant project, the 100MW Rosh Pinah Solar PV Power Plant.. The contract that was signed was signed with the Chinese joint venture between China Jiangxi International Economic and

NamPower Solar Power Station

NamPower Solar Power Station (NSPS), also referred to as NamPower Rosh Pinah Solar Power Station, is a planned 100 megawatts solar power station in Namibia.The power station is under development by Namibia Power Corporation Limited (NamPower), the Namibian state-owned electric utility company. When completed, this renewable energy infrastructure project is

Chinese firms to build Namibia''s largest solar power plant

WINDHOEK, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Namibia''s state-owned power utility NamPower on Monday said it had signed a contract with two Chinese firms to start building the country''s largest solar power plant.

HOPSOL Africa | Solar energy company in Windhoek, Namibia

HOPSOL: Leading Solar Installations Company in Namibia We are building Solar Power Plants in desert regions and beyond! We are building Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in desert regions and beyond! The project will add a 7.8 MWp Solar PV plant and an AC-coupled 10 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Read more.

NamPower Solar Power Station

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Distinguish from the 5 Megawatts Rosh Pinah Solar Power Plant majority owned by Old Mutual Namibia. NamPower Solar Power Station (NSPS), also referred to as NamPower Rosh Pinah Solar Power Station, is a planned 100 megawatts solar power station in Namibia. The power station is under development by Namibia Power Corporation Limited

A quiet transition: The role of Namibia''s state-owned power

Namibia''s power sector has quietly undergone a rapid and fundamental transformation over five years. In 2015, the country had no utility-scale renewable energy installations and no private power sector investment. The 4,5 MW Omburu Solar PV independent power project reached financial close in 2014 at a directly negotiated tariff of

Power plant profile: Omburu Solar PV Plant, Namibia

The project is developed and owned by NamPower. Omburu Solar PV Plant is a ground-mounted solar project which is spread over an area of 40 hectares. The project generates 67,800MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 16,000 households. The project consists of 33,000 modules. 100 inverters have been installed at the project site.

NAMIBIA: NamPower starts work on the 20 MWp Khan

Officials of the state-owned Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) today (29 March 2022) presided over the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Khan solar photovoltaic power plant. The project is

Fin close achieved on USD-20m solar project in Namibia

Solarcentury Africa Limited, along with its local partner Sino Energy (Pty) Ltd, has achieved financial close on a 20-MWp solar project in Namibia which is set to become the first fully merchant independent power producer (IPP) trading its

4 drivers behind Namibia''s solar market surge

Namibia''s solar market is booming with the country attracting fresh investments and new players. With a focus on both grid-connected an estimated 60% of Namibia''s power is imported from regional countries via the Southern African Power Pool, and while hydropower accounts for a large share of the energy mix, biomass and diesel-fired

Namibia: Enhancing Solar Availability to Meet

Given Namibia''s immense solar potential, how can solar PV be better integrated with national and regional transmission grids? There is a need for industry participants from different sectors – that is the energy sector,

POWER AFRICA MEGA SOLAR INITIATIVE

Power Africa is providing and facilitating technical assistance to advance multi-phased procurement of up to 5 gigawatts of renewable solar energy with a focus on projects in Botswana and Namibia. With abundant sunlight and high solar irradiance potential, Southern Africa is an ideal location for large-scale solar power projects.

NAMIBIA: NamPower signs contracts for 40 MWp solar power in

In Namibia, the state-owned company NamPower has just signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants with a capacity of 20 MWp each. Access Aussenkehr Solar One Namibia will build the Khan solar power plant. The joint venture Hopsol Africa and Tulive Private Equity is

Namibia: Solar PV Policy

Namibia: Solar PV Policy Sector: Power. Before the government set up a dedicated policy for renewable power, two independent projects were developed through direct negotiations between the government power utility and private developers. These included the 4.5 MW solar PV plant at Omburu (developed by French company InnoSun) and the 5 MW

NamPower Partners With KfW For N$1.3 Billion Solar Power Project

NamPower and KfW Development Bank have signed a N$1.3 billion loan agreement to fund a 100 MW solar power plant near Rosh Pinah, Namibia. The project, leveraging optimal solar conditions and existing grid infrastructure, aims to enhance energy security and diversify Namibia''s energy mix.

Biden Administration Announces Botswana-Namibia Mega Solar Project

This revolutionary Mega Solar project has the potential to bring renewable solar power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Botswana in the next two decades. The Mega Solar project could transform Botswana from a net importer and consumer of unreliable coal power, to a significant producer and exporter of renewable solar power